Gas Law Problems: Calculating Volume of 2.0g He at 25°C & 775 mm Pressure

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To calculate the volume occupied by 2.0 g of helium at 25°C and 775 mmHg, first convert the mass of helium to moles using its molar mass. The ideal gas law equation, PV = nRT, is used, where R is the universal gas constant (8.314472 J/mol·K). Ensure that pressure is converted from mmHg to pascals for correct unit consistency. After substituting the values into the equation and solving, the volume can be determined. The discussion emphasizes the importance of unit conversion and proper application of the gas law.
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what volume is occupied by 2.0 g of He at 25 degrees C and a pressure of 775 mm?
 
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Pv = nRT

P = pressure
v = volume
n = number of moles
R = universal gas constant
T = temperature.

Calculate how many moles are in 2.0 grams of helium, divide both sides of the equation by P.

Solve.

EDIT: Remember to have your units correct, IE Kelvin, kilograms etc
 
what is the constant? or is there one? if so, how do i determine what it is?
 
R is the universal gas constant. It is always the same. In si units, it is: 8.314472 Joules per mol kelvin.
 
ok, I am not sure about this, but is the answer 1.59?
 
What did you use as your numbers?
 
775=0.5(constant)(298), then divided by 775
 
That equation is: p = nRT
You need volume on the left hand side to solve for it.
Also, you wrote in the question description that pressure = 775mm, I am going to assume that this is mmHg.
You are going to need to convert this to pascals.
 
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